Nanaimo home sales increased 4% in June 2019 when compared with June 2018. The average sale price increased 4%. The median house price was $574,888.

Parksville/Qualicum home sales decreased 15% in June 2019 when compared with June 2018. The average sale price decreased 6%. The median house price was $570,000.Synopsis for NanaimoIn Nanaimo for June 2019 there were 392 active listings of single family freehold homes, which is 2% lower then June 2018.The graphs below are for Nanaimo and show the average sold numbers and average sold price since 2015 (single family homes only.)

The following graph shows the % difference of the housing price index (HPI) from the same month 12 months ago. It is split into the different sub-areas and is for single family homes.

The following graph shows what is called the absorption rate. This is the time it would take the current homes for sale, to sell, if no new homes were listed, which indicates whether we have a sellers, balanced or buyers market. The 3 rates are based on 1, 6 and 12 months of sales data.

I have added the following graph as it shows how the homes sold v homes listed v total number of active listings have changed over the previous years.

These figures do concentrate on single family homes but if you would like similar information for other property types, such as apartments or patio homes, or specific geographical areas of Nanaimo or Parksville/Qualicum, then I would be more than happy to discuss those with you as well.As always I hope you find these monthly newsletters informative and if at any time you or any of your friends, relatives or co-workers are looking for a professional realtor to help them buy or sell a home, or just have a real estate question, please call my personal cell, 250-739-1228, or drop me an email.Thank you,Ian